Warri South West, Delta State, Nigeria ,Monday, April 27, 2026
Troops of Headquarters 63 Brigade/Sector 1, Joint Task Force, South South, Operation Delta Safe, have recorded significant operational success following a swift response to security threats in Delta State.
The operation, carried out in Ogidigben Community in Warri South West Local Government Area, led to the recovery of arms and the arrest of two suspected criminals.
According to military authorities, the troops acted on credible intelligence following reports of sporadic shooting within the community. Upon intervention, they confiscated four AK-47 rifles, six magazines, 106 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, two knives, ten machetes, and four rain boots.
The arrested suspects are currently in custody and undergoing further investigation.
Commending the troops for their professionalism and resilience, the Commander of the 63 Brigade, Brigadier General Moronfolu Abdulmoshood Shonibare, urged them to maintain the momentum in ongoing operations.
He reaffirmed the Brigade’s commitment to denying criminal elements freedom of action and warned individuals or groups involved in illegal possession of arms or criminal activities to desist, as efforts to track and apprehend offenders will be intensified.
The operation highlights ongoing military efforts to enhance security and maintain peace in the region.
